Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Student Tech Buzz 9/23-9/27

Student Tech Buzz 9/23-9/27

To redeem your gift card visit Tristan Plummer, with ticket in hand, in the basement of the Smith Library (Room 41). Deadline to receive your gift card isFriday, October 4th at 5:00pm.

Virginia Blackboard User Group is Seeking Student Ambassadors:

Blackboard users from across Virginia are gathering on the Campus of VCU onFriday, October 25th, for the fourth annual Virginia Blackboard User Group Conference! SU would be proud to have a student delegation go to share their Blackboard stories or merely observe the day's Blackboard related events.

Transportation to Richmond may be provided, and a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

To register for this event, and to get more detailed information about this conference please visit the official website.

If you intend on going to this event, make sure to send me an email (tplummer@su.edu) that way I can begin organizing transportation.

Ramifications of iOS 7 for SU Users

Many SU courses currently rely heavily on iTunes U, and once iOS 7 was released we quickly found that the new iOS breaks the iTunes U links. What this means for you is that your iPad or iPhone is not going to be able to access your courses' iTunes U information (if you upgraded to iOS 7).

Additionally, Bb Mobile Learn will not work with iOS 7 through Shenandoah U's app.

Keep in mind, this is only going to affect iPads and iPhones. Your MacBooks will still be able to use iTunes U and Blackboard normally.

If we discover a workaround for this problem, or a patch is released to fix this issue, we will let you know as soon as possible.